Habitot's 11th Annual Not-Too-Spooky Halloween - for those celebrating Halloween on the earlier side: dress up for , for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Concoct witch's brew and explore creepy crawlers in the "Apothecary". Make slime in our "MadScientists' "Laboratory." Play miniature golf in the graveyard, make ghost kites to fly in the "Wind Tunnel".9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 31.

Habitot Children's Museum, 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley. 510-647-1111

Halloween Happenings at the King Community Center in San Mateo from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Family event: costume contest, game booths, prizes and candy. $1 for the haunted house, but the event is otherwise free!